Motorist hits teen, flees scene

WATERBORO — Authorities are looking for a motorist who is allegedly responsible for hitting a teenage pedestrian and then fleeing the scene on Tuesday afternoon.

According to Deputy Chief William King, Jr., of the York County Sheriff’s Department, a white SUV struck a 17-year-old boy as he walked along Townhouse Road in Waterboro at approximately 5:15 p.m.

“The impact knocked the victim down, and he suffered non-life threatening injuries,” King stated in a news release. “The victim stated that the SUV briefly stopped after hitting him, but then fled the scene toward Hollis.”

It is not known how many occupants were in the SUV or if the vehicle has any damage, King added.

The victim was treated at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 324-1113.